"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee."
Christian Name · Irish/English Origin
Calloway Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Calloway
boy
Calloway means "Pebbly place; Stony ford", a boy's name of Irish/English origin. The name Calloway does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Calloway crosses the stony ford — priests on dry ground, waters parted, God present in every overwhelming river.
Is Calloway in the Bible?
No — the name Calloway does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pebbly place; Stony ford", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Calloway.
Pronunciation:/KAL-oh-way/
OriginIrish/English
MeaningPebbly place; Stony ford
What does Calloway mean?
Calloway is a boy name of Irish/English origin meaning "Pebbly place; Stony ford". Calloway is the stony crossing — the place where rocks become stepping stones. 'When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee.' Calloway is the crossing God enables.
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What does Calloway mean in the Bible?
Calloway means "Pebbly place; Stony ford" and is a name of Irish/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Calloway is the stony crossing — the place where rocks become stepping stones. 'When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee.' Calloway is the crossing God enables.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Calloway?
Calloway is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Pebbly place; Stony ford" — not because Scripture names anyone Calloway.
"And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan."
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Which books of the Bible mention Calloway?
Calloway is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Calloway?
Calloway crosses the stony ford — priests on dry ground, waters parted, God present in every overwhelming river.
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Names that pair well with Calloway
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Adriana
girl
"From Hadria; Dark one"
Calloway & Adriana
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Of the sky"
Calloway & Celeste
Juniper
girl
"Juniper tree; Young; Evergreen"
Calloway & Juniper
Larkin
unisex
"Fierce; Rough; Like a lark"
Calloway & Larkin
Quinley
girl
"Wise; Counsel; Fifth-born"
Calloway & Quinley
Ximena
girl
"Listener; One who has heard"
Calloway & Ximena
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Calloway name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Calloway
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Calloway?
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